Vince Carver left the CIA w ith a dead friend and a close call . Fed up with botched intelligence, he swore he was done taking orders. Now, armed with the elite skills of a special operator, Carver leads a team of private security specialists far from the battlefield. Until p aramilitary mercenaries ambush his convoy on American soil . Their target? Bleeding-edge semiconductor technology vital to US interests. As the bodyguard of the attacked billionaire CEO, Carver is the perfect covert asset. Against his better judgment, he travels to Taipei embedded in a world of slick intrigue and fast lies. Safeguarding national security is a bloody business. Under the gun of hard target services, nobody's above suspicion, not even his CIA handlers. But that suits Carver just fine. A private contractor to the bone, he prefers to operate alone, on his terms, and by a single timeless truth: When push comes to shove, nothing replaces the indifferent precision of a man with a gun. National Security by Matt Sloane is stunningly real. A debut espionage thriller packed with intrigue, spycraft, and blistering action. From high-stakes business deals in Taipei to a strategic installation nestled in America's Appalachians, this instant classic doesn't stop to breathe until the last page. Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath. ????? " Sensational . A taut thriller that has a great deal more to offer than bullets and brawn." ????? "The fight scenes are the best you'll find in crime fiction." ????? "Very real and very very good ."

Discover the TOP 20 BESTSELLING smash hit thriller from O. J. Mullen One chance meeting. A night that changes everything. The Kennedy sisters, Molly, Alex and Sam, have a Christmas tradition – a night out, just the three of them, sisters together. Lewis Stone can’t face the work Christmas party, but as he’s one of the bosses, he has to put in an appearance. He leaves as soon as he can politely get away, ready for the holidays to begin. When Lewis Stone meets the Kennedy sisters, a train of events begins that engulfs them all. One sister is left fighting for her life. One sister is left fighting for her marriage. And one sister is hellbent on revenge… The brilliant new psychological thriller from bestseller O.J. Mullen. Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Sue Watson and K.L. Slater. Praise for O.J. Mullen: 'A superb rollercoaster of a read. Gripping to the very last page!' J.A. Baker ‘A gripping story with a totally unexpected ending. Loved it.’ Valerie Keogh ‘A gripping tale packed full of action, twists and a dash of the unexpected all perfectly paced to keep you hooked page after page' ?????????? Reader Review 'One of the very best thriller writers I have ever read' ?????????? Reader Review 'An absolute first class book. Yet again this talented author delivers a gripping rollercoaster of a read' ?????????? Reader Review

"The glimpses of aerial combat are brilliant" in this pulse-pounding RAF thriller, where it could be pilot error—or a sinister plot. ( The Daily Telegraph ). They're supposed to be routine missions—but one by one, RAF Tempests are crashing in the midst of them. No one knows why, and the Accident Investigation Bureau is blaming pilot error. Suspicious of a cover-up, Flight Lieutenant Drew Miller, whose own friends have been among the fatalities, determines to find out more. He can't help wondering if there's a conspiracy afoot at the heart of the British military. It soon becomes clear that the key to the mystery is in the cockpit of the Tempest—but how can he unlock it without ending up dead himself? "The most explosive thriller I've read all year." —Andy McNab "You can smell the hot oil, the sweat and the fear." — The Daily Telegraph "Nichol's writing skills are first rate, offering an insight into the world of fighter pilots in a far more accessible way than any work of non-fiction."— Daily Express

A pulse-pounding thriller with heart-stopping twists.' SMALL TOWN. BIG SECRET. Ten years ago, Lauren McKinney—a girl-next-door turned country music star—was brutally killed in Toledo Bend. The sleepy lakeside community believed the horrific murder was long solved and her killer put behind bars. They thought it would never happen again. They thought they were safe. They thought wrong . . . It's a sweltering weekend in Louisiana and the sleepy backwater town of Toledo Bend is fixing to memorialize the anniversary of Lauren’s death with a live televised music event. Mitch Brockette, the chief of police, is on tenterhooks. No one was closer to Lauren than Mitch, and the last thing he wants is his privacy being scrutinized under the media spotlight. Above all else, he craves a quiet life, but his desire for peace is about to be razed to the ground. As Lauren's memorial gala gets underway, a stranger is found shot dead in the creek, and it’s down to Mitch to solve the mystery. What follows next is a pulse-pounding hunt for the killer, one that rips open the town’s old wounds and reaches all the way back to Lauren’s murder. Did they charge the wrong man? Has Lauren’s true killer been in town all along? Faced with a raft of suspects and a maze of twists and turns, Mitch must unravel the painful events of yesteryear to uncover the truth. But getting to the bottom of the mystery means unpacking his own worst fears, including finding the answer to the one question that has gnawed away at him these past ten years ... What really happened the night Lauren McKinney disappeared? "Houghton is a writing magician, keeping readers on the edge of their seats in anticipation. Then, like the perfect sleight of hand, the reveal is seamless." ????? Laurie Buchanan, Amazon "The scene setting in Louisiana is tangible. The crimes are enough for any thriller junkie. The denouement is surprising and satisfying. Give this man a read. He is worth your time." ????? Mark McWaters, Amazon "Quite the thrill ride! Twists and turns and surprises aplenty. So exciting and surprising! I didn't want it to end!" ????? Lauralynn Zegellen, Amazon BOOKS BY KEITH HOUGHTON Gabe Quinn Thrillers: KILLING HOPE CROSSING LINES TAKING LIBERTY CHASING FAME Maggie Novak Thrillers: DON'T EVEN BREATHE A PLACE CALLED FEAR THE OTHER CHILD HER ONLY REGRET MAGGIE NOVAK SERIES COMPANION Standalone Psychological Thrillers: NO COMING BACK BEFORE YOU LEAP TOLEDO BEND CRASH All books are included in Kindle Unlimited. thrillers, kindle thrillers, crime thrillers, psychological thriller books, crime, mystery, suspense, police, detective Audiobooks available. For more information: keithhoughton.com